Subtract 10/56 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 10/56
42/3 - 10/56 is 387/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/168 - 30/168 = 2352 - 30/168 = 2322/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 387/28
- In mixed form: 1323/28
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